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ARIZONA - Prescott NF to Host Public Meetings for Draft Land and Resource Mgmt Plan

October 09, 2012 6:36 PM

The Forest Service will be hosting a series of public meetings in mid-October to provide information and to accept comments about the Prescott National Forest Draft Land and Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement. The public is invited to attend the following public meetings: Chino Valley: Monday, October 15, 2012 Chino Valley Parks and Recreation Building, 1615 North Road 1 East Prescott: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Yavapai County BOS Hearing Room, 1015 Fair Street Camp Verde: Thursday, October

ARIZONA - Prescott NF to Host Public Meetings for Draft Land and Resource Mgmt Plan

Dear BRC Action Alert Subscriber,

The Forest Service will be hosting a series of public meetings in mid-October to provide information and to accept comments about the Prescott National Forest Draft Land and Resource Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement.

At the meetings, participants can obtain information about the proposed plan and alternatives, ask questions, and share comments and concerns about future management of the Prescott National Forest. The meeting agenda includes:

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